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Acura RDX (2008) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura RDX and 2009 Audi A3 specs.

2008 Acura RDX and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Acura RDX Audi A3  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 101.5 in 2.8 in
Length 180.7 in 168.7 in 12 in
Width 73.6 in 69.5 in 4.1 in
Height 65.2 in 56.0 in 9.2 in
Curb Weight 3968 lb. 3479 lb. 489 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 15.0 gal. 3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 54.3 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.2 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 36.9 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 52.8 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 34.8 in 2.8 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.8 ft3 13.1 ft3 14.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 60.6 ft3 54.6 ft3 6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RDX

2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review
2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review
 
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